Puducherry Declares Holiday on January 14 for Pongal
The Puducherry government has declared a public holiday on January 14, 2025, to celebrate the Pongal festival. All government offices and institutions will remain closed.
The Puducherry government has declared a public holiday on January 14, 2025, to celebrate the Pongal festival. All government offices and institutions will remain closed.
As Puducherry heads to assembly elections in 2026, we revisit the dramatic February 2021 political crisis that saw the Congress-led government collapse after a floor test.
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A detailed recap of the 2021 Puducherry assembly elections: results, alliances, voter turnout, and key reactions. Essential reading ahead of the 2026 polls.
A 14-year-old girl was allegedly gang-raped by four minors, including her boyfriend, in Bahour, Puducherry. Police have arrested all accused, who were school dropouts. Read the full report.
A 14-year-old girl was allegedly gang-raped by four minors, including her boyfriend, in Bahour, Puducherry. Police have detained all four suspects, who are school dropouts. Read the full report.
JIPMER Puducherry clinches 3rd place in the national Kayakalp Award 2024-25, winning Rs 40 lakh for excellence in cleanliness and hospital hygiene. Discover how they achieved this feat.
Karan Lamba slammed a brilliant 108 as Rajasthan secured a massive 132-run victory over Puducherry in the Vijay Hazare Trophy. Read the full match report and highlights.
Puducherry mandates 100% batch testing for all medicines after a major fake drug racket bust. Learn how this move aims to safeguard public health and ensure drug safety.
Puducherry handed Madhya Pradesh their first defeat in the Vijay Hazare Trophy, winning by 4 wickets with 7 overs to spare. Read the full match analysis and key performances here.
2026 is a crucial election year in India, with high-stakes assembly polls in West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Assam, and Puducherry. The results will define political careers and set the stage for the 2029 Lok Sabha elections. Explore the key contests.
Madhya Pradesh, unbeaten in Elite Group A, face struggling Puducherry on Jan 3 in Ahmedabad. Get fantasy tips and a full match preview here.
Punjab and Haryana welcomed 2025 with clear skies and normal visibility. The IMD forecasts dense fog to return from January 2-6. Get the latest weather updates and minimum temperatures here.
New Year 2026 ushered in wet weather for Delhi and Mumbai, with Delhi recording its coldest December day in six years. Get the full weather forecast and updates.
The Conscious Management Institute opens in Puducherry, offering specialized logistics and supply chain management courses to address India's growing industry demands. Explore new career paths today!
IMD predicts light rain in Kutch, Saurashtra, and North Gujarat from Dec 30 to Jan 1, bringing relief from above-normal temperatures. Get the full forecast details here.
A new World Weather Attribution report reveals 157 major weather events caused the most severe impacts globally in 2025. Learn the key findings and India's vulnerability.
Jharkhand's bowlers, led by Rahul Shukla's 4/33, dominated Puducherry despite Aman Khan conceding a record 123 runs. Read the full match highlights and analysis.
Vice-President CP Radhakrishnan embarks on a two-day tour of South India, attending convocations, unveiling statues, and participating in cultural events. Follow his itinerary from December 29 to 30.
Congress MP Shashi Tharoor reacts to violence against Christmas events, calling attacks on Christians an assault on every Indian and India's plural fabric. Read more.
Puducherry Lieutenant Governor recommends CBI & NIA probe into a massive interstate spurious drug network. Public urged to report illegal sales. Details inside.
BJP national working president Nitin Nabin's first visit to Puducherry post-appointment signals the party's intensified focus on South India ahead of assembly elections. Read more.
Newly appointed BJP working president Nitin Nabin will make his first official trip to Puducherry on December 21. He will meet CM Rangaswamy and address party workers, aiming to strengthen the alliance. Read more.
Puducherry's 2024 road safety report reveals 1391 accidents causing 221 deaths. National highways & older vehicles pose major risks. See key findings and police action.
Vinita Kene & Sunil Dharmale's KBC 17 journey ends with Rs 25,000. Amitabh Bachchan shares his love marriage story. Read the full episode recap here.
Puducherry police book university official K Mahesh for allegedly duping people of Rs 40 lakh with fake JIPMER nurse job promises. He is now absconding. Read the full details.
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Puducherry's electoral rolls see major cleanup: 1.03 lakh voters removed after intensive revision. Find out why and how to check your status before Jan 15 deadline.
Union Minister Mansukh Mandaviya will address the closing session of the Auroville Literary Festival on December 21. The festival, which began on Dec 15, features a unique language-based itinerary with distinguished speakers.
Chandigarh, Mohali, and Panchkula to experience warm days with foggy mornings over the next three days, says IMD. Maximum temperature expected to hover around 25°C.